Rob ramps it up

Rob Simmons sent an email out to supporters this afternoon explaining why he's running for U.S. Senate.

"Republicans need to take a serious look at the candidates and the issues to decide who will stand strongest against Richard Blumenthal and the Democrats in November. While I have no intention of tearing down my fellow Republicans, or undermining our eventual Republican nominee, I believe I provide Republicans with a better choice.

"I know that to create jobs, we must focus on growing small businesses, the engine of our economy that create 70% of new jobs, not grow government, and I have a record to back it up. As our state's Business Advocate, I helped hundreds of small businesses grow and create jobs. My record in Congress earned exemplary marks from leading business and taxpayer groups. And I've got a plan to slash our deficits, reduce taxes and create millions of new jobs.

"As a former CIA officer, Colonel in the U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran, I know what it takes to keep Americans safe and I will never forget our veterans when they return home. As foreign-trained terrorists threaten us in near attacks in Times Square and on airliners, we must remain vigilant in our intelligence-gathering and security measures and stand up to the Democrat agenda of weakness on national security.

"This is not a time for slogans or gimmicks, but for serious leadership in serious times. I'm Rob Simmons, and I'm still on the ballot."